Tag Archives: giving

Feeling gratitude and admiration for the frontline workers helping those in need

This is the week that the now-filled boxes for the Reverse Advent Calendars I described in a post in late November are due for delivery.  Earlier this week I took my filled boxes to their intended destinations, one to our … Continue reading

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Thoughtful Thursday: world hunger and getting our priorities straight

An article in CNN online this week grabbed my attention with the headline “2% of Elon Musk’s wealth could solve world hunger, says director of UN food scarcity organization”.   Just 2% could solve world hunger! And this is a little … Continue reading

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“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

Boy, these days we really are not seeing mankind at its best, especially in politics. Maybe outside the news cycle there are some uplifting stories and signs of hope, but if so, sadly, it’s not coming from inspiration from most … Continue reading

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